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UPCOMING
EVENTS:
6/8 Habitat Youth Day
Noon, 848
Cherry St. Norristown
Contact:Todd
Whelan, 610-278-7710
6/14 Volunteer
Greeter Training,
1:00PM, 848 Cherry St Norristown
Contact: Jenn Lawrow,
610-278-7710
6/21 Carriage Stone
Homes Dedication
10AM, Green and Jacoby
St, Norristown - All Welcome!
RSVP: habitat@habitatmontco.org
6/28 Volunteer Greeter
Training, 9:30PM,
848 Cherry St, Norristown
Contact: Jenn
Lawrow 610-278-7710
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Welcome to the Neighborhood
Nine
years ago, when I started as the Executive Director of
Habitat, I would have never dreamed of seeing the day when
this organization would dedicate an entire block. At the
time, we were struggling to complete one home in eighteen
months. We operated solely from the help of a dedicated
group of volunteers had to "make due" with so much.
Now, almost a decade later, we operate in three
communties with a dedicated staff ensuring that the homes are
built as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Thankfully, some things do not change. We still operate
primarily with help of so many committed volunteers, both
building homes and working as members of our committees and
board. However, some things do change for the better - we will
complete 8 homes by the end of 2008.
Next month, the
shining example of the work done by this group will be
dedicated and five new families will call Carriage Stone home
this summer. Providing these families with the
opportunity for homeownership has been a responsibility we
take very seriously, but also an honor we feel very privileged
to carry out.
 I invite
you to join us to the dedication of the Carriage Stone Homes
on June 21, at 10AM, on Green and Jacoby Streets in
Norristown. Come meet the people who made this project
possible and the families who will call this neighborhood
home.
Brenda Egolf-Fox
Executive Director, Habitat for
Humanity of Montgomery County.
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 In
conjunction with the sponsorship of the Innovations Home
at Carriage Stone, last month, the Paint Quality Institute at
Rohm and Haas invited the Carriage Stone families to an
evening with dinner and paint instruction. Each family
enjoyed a wonderful meal and some instruction on fun paint
techniques that will transform a their new houses
into homes. Families took their newfound knowledge back to the
construction site where they plan to choose a room to employ
these wonderful techniques. Rohm and Haas has graciously
agreed to donate the paint and volunteers to help them achieve
a beautiful finished product. Some of the painted
rooms will be on display at June 21st's dedication.
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Local Businesses Give Back!
 This summer, many
Montgomery County residents will be giving back through
purchases from local businesses. Two such businesses, Ray's
Diner in E. Norriton and Philly Water Ice in
Jenkintown have agreed to donate a portion of their
proceeds to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County.
At Ray's simply present a "Ray's Team" card
easily gotten through our offices or at Ray's. For each
purchase you make, Ray's will donate 10% to Habitat.
At Philly Water Ice, they will donate 5%
of their summer proceeds to Habitat as well.
Although it may seem like a small amount,
these donations add up quickly. Last year, Ray's
donations helped build a bathroom on a reconstruction
project! Please support these businesses when you are
out and about this summer!
If you are a business owner and are interested in
this easy, fun way to support Habitat, contact
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Building Gets Underway on Linden Avenue
 After
breaking ground in late April on the set of Twins at 333 and
335 Linden Avenue in North Hills, construction has been moving
at a very brisk pace.
Both homes have cement slab foundations and some framing
done. On one twin, our dedicated staff and
volunteers have already moved up to the second floor!
We are well on our way to completing the homes by our end
of the year deadline. In order to meet Thrivent's
goal, we are still in need of many volunteers, Lutheran,
non-Lutheran, construction and non-construction -
particularly on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are
interested in volunteering, please e-mail Jennifer Lawrow at
jenn@habitatmontco.org.
These homes are sponsored with a grant
from Thrivent Financial For Lutherans, Thrivent Builds
with Habitat Program.
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 There's
Something about Mary...
Mary has been involved with Habitat for
Humanity as a Campus Chapter President at Dickinson College in
Carlisle, PA, participating in workdays
and Collegiate Challenges. Throughout these activities,
she caught "Habititus" and began creating awareness about
homelessness.
Mary believes in the power and determination
of families for a better future by being provided with the
tools and resources needed. She also served as a Peace
Corps volunteer in Kenya as a health educator. While immersed
in a new culture and environment, she used her
community resources to teach the women basic skills to keep
their families healthy. The idea of sustainability has
run through her experiences, especially after being
exposed to the synergy of Habitat for Humanity.
She believes in the faith, skills and
knowledge of families and communities to empower all around us
and build a better future. She is very
excited to guide and advise in the process of homeownership
and is honored to witness their joy of a new
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Habitat Volunteers Rock with Soraia!
On May 1, Habitat held it's annual volunteer
reception to thank all volunteers for a job well done!
The evening started with a series of great awards from some of
our favorite regulars to some newcomers bitten by the
"Habitatitis" bug.
Keeping with the theme of the
evening, volunteer Bonnie Wolcott and her sous chef/husband
prepared a feast fit for a king complete with the best
meatball sandwiches around!
The icing on cake came at
the end of the evening with a fantastic performance by local
favorite, Soraia. Thanks again to all volunteers who
were able to join in the fun and thanks to all volunteers who
make Habitat homes a reality in Montgomery County!
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that
ever has."
- Margaret Mead
With that final thought, thank you again for your support
and commitment to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery
County.
Sincerely,
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery
County
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